Iraqi Army declares first major victory over Islamic State in Ramadi
Iraq`s Army declared victory over Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad on Sunday, the first major triumph for the US-trained force since it collapsed in the face of an assault by the militants 18 months ago.
Dec 28, 2015, 09:34 AM IST
Iraqi army prepares for final push to take Ramadi from Islamic State
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi troops were getting ready on Sunday for a final push to take the remaining district held by Islamic State in the city of Ramadi, army spokesmen said.
Dec 27, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi
After a major push on Tuesday that broke IS defences around the city centre, government forces have been slowed by snipers, booby traps, roadside bombs and suicide attackers.
Dec 26, 2015, 16:38 PM IST
Ramadi secured, Iraqi forces to retake Mosul from ISIS: PM
Iraq's armed forces will move to retake the major northern city of Mosul from ISIS once they capture the western city of Ramadi, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Friday.
Dec 25, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Iraqi forces launch offensive to free IS-held Ramadi
Iraqi security forces on Tuesday launched a major offensive to complete the capture of Ramadi city from Islamic State (IS) militants.
Dec 22, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
US defense chief Carter makes surprise visit to Baghdad
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday for talks with US military commanders, seeking ways to intensify the fight against Islamic State militants.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
US willing to provide Iraq with attack helicopters: Carter
Carter said Iraqi army and counter-terrorism units were beginning to enter the city from multiple sides after months of frustrating delays.
Dec 09, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
Pics of Australian teen ISIS recruit 'Jihadi Jake' Bilardi found
Bilardi had carried out a suicide attack on the Iraqi city of Ramadi in March.
Dec 02, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
Number of displaced Iraqis hits 3.2 million: UN
The number of people who have been displaced by conflict in Iraq since the start of 2014 has reached 3.2 million, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday.
Oct 16, 2015, 23:54 PM IST
Iraq forces retake areas around Ramadi
Iraqi forces have retaken several areas north and west of Ramadi as efforts to close in on the Anbar provincial capital seized by jihadists in May intensify, officials said on Wednesday.
Oct 07, 2015, 19:56 PM IST
US reports 17 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
A US-led coalition carried out 17 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria on Friday, a U.S. military statement said.
Sep 20, 2015, 09:49 AM IST
US, allies launch 28 air strikes against Islamic State: US military
A coalition led by the United States bombarded Islamic State militants on Wednesday with 10 air strikes in Syria and 18 in Iraq, according to a statement released on Thursday.
Sep 11, 2015, 02:58 AM IST
US intelligence analysts revolt over rosy ISIS assessments: Report
More than 50 US intelligence analysts have complained that senior military officials altered reports so as to downplay the strength of Islamic State and Al-Qaeda`s branch in Syria, the Daily Beast reported Thursday.
Sep 10, 2015, 20:51 PM IST
